💰 $84,000 Treasure: The Sacagawea Dollar Coin Mistake You Could Own

Episode 4 – Getting Rich on U.S. Mint Mistakes

Welcome back to Episode 4 of Getting Rich on U.S. Mint Mistakes! This time, we’re diving into a fascinating and highly valuable minting error involving the Sacagawea dollar — a mistake that turned a $1 coin into an $84,000 collector’s jackpot.

🔍 Key Identification Features

Here’s how to spot the rare variety:

➡️ Obverse (Front):

• Features Sacagawea carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste
• Standard design used on Sacagawea dollars since 2000

➡️ Reverse (Back):

• Instead of the usual soaring eagle, the rare version shows the Statue of Liberty, which is typically found on Presidential dollars

🧠 Why This Error Matters

Many collectors and casual coin holders mistakenly believe that all dollar coins are valuable. Here’s what you need to know:

• ✅ Common Sacagawea dollars have an eagle reverse — these are typically worth only face value.
• ✅ Presidential dollars feature former U.S. presidents on the obverse and the Statue of Liberty on the reverse — also common.
• ❌ The valuable error features Sacagawea on the front and Statue of Liberty on the back — a rare and accidental mule pairing of two separate coin programs!

💎 Estimated Value: Up to $84,000

One of these rare mule errors has been authenticated and sold at auction for $84,000. Only a handful of verified examples exist, making it one of the most sought-after modern U.S. coin errors.

📈 Steps to Maximize Your Coin’s Value

1️⃣ Get Certified

• Visit PCGS Submission Guide or NGC to learn how to professionally grade and authenticate your coin.
• Certification is essential for determining legitimacy and value.

2️⃣ Auction It

• Once certified, consider listing it with top auction houses like:
  • Heritage Auctions
  • Stack’s Bowers
  • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

These platforms regularly deal with high-value coin rarities and attract serious bidders.

🎯 Final Thoughts

If you think you’ve spotted a Sacagawea dollar with the Statue of Liberty reverse, don’t dismiss it. This mule error is genuine, documented, and already sold at auction — and yours could be next.

💬 “Everything I show you has been found, sold, and verified — your treasure hunt might just be beginning.”